Paraphrasing

It can be helpful to quote or broadly summarize these sources. | When writing an essay, you often rely on information from outside sources. | For this, you need to paraphrase, which is important for providing evidence in your own words. | But sometimes you need to explain a specific point from a source to demonstrate its meaning and connection to your own ideas. | You can use paraphrasing to support your ideas without relying on someone else's explanation.